Keeping Our Cooking Classes Real.

So the Big Question IS – Why do we exist and what makes our culinary school different?

We built Northwest to provide a different vision from the traditional model. As one of the very few chef-owned culinary schools in the world, we opted to shift to a much needed adult-oriented and collaborative educational model. Our freedom to innovative ideas on the table without institutional interference allows us to offer a cutting edge education. Today’s culinary school should not only be in the know, but in the now!

Our Mission Statement

To provide our learners with the most contemporary education, tools, teaching methods, and information; the development of advantageous attitudes and attributes necessary to gain greater access to an evolving industry; and a life-long support group throughout the graduate’s trajectory.

To continuously upgrade teaching and administrative staff with the most updated tools, information, and support to continuously provide quality services to students and graduates.

To connect with industry peers in order to provide students and graduates with the most updated trends and innovations, as well as a wide network of potential employers.

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SO WHAT WE DO BETTER IS..

give you a quality, diverse, and comprehensive education in less time and for less tuition

choreograph our space and time to help get the most out of your hands, mind, and instincts. We have no classrooms with desks. Literally, we learn where we both cook/bake and eat. Theory and demos happen simultaneously, and the day’s acts move seamlessly between dining/demo area and kitchen. Almost no school applies such a learning theatre.

support your development. You don’t get one instructor per class, but many eyes and teaching styles to show you how it’s done. And our student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is unmatched.

respond to your inquiries promptly, with straightforwardly honesty and no APPLY NOW! pressure. You apply if and when you are ready.

eliminate over-administration and bureaucratic costs. As soon as you enter Northwest, you are less than 15 feet from the kitchen.

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Whether you're seeking a career in fine professional kitchens, a once in a lifetime culinary or pastry education or to sharpen your home cooking skills, we have the right program for you.